Read recent news articles featuring Councilmember Pete Furman, as well as his published opinion pieces.
City council members push pet project
Sedona Dog Park expansion and water use. Policy making is compromise.
Letter to Red Rock News Editor: City-Chamber Divorce
Letter to the Editor of the Red Rock News
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City councilors, staff explore splitting Chamber of Commerce from tourism bureau
The Sedona City Council and Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau held a joint meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 11, to discuss the future relationship between the city and the chamber. Photo by Daulton Venglar/Larson Newspapers The joint work session between the Sedona City Council and the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau on…
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Pete Furman, Brian Fultz, Melissa Dunn elected to Sedona City Council
By Juliana Walter -August 8, 2022 Six candidates vied for the three open spots on the Sedona City Council and by Wednesday morning, the results appear to indicate candidates Pete Furman, Brian Fultz and Melissa Dunn won the seats. The Yavapai County Recorder’s Office estimated at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, that 17,000 early…
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Candidate Essay: Pete Furman will use outcome-based measures to gauge progress
Published June 23, 2022 in the Sedona Red Rock News I’m Pete Furman, candidate for Sedona City Council. I’m running to improve the quality of life for Sedona residents, help protect our environment and maintain local control. Talking with residents and business owners, I hear fears and concerns about a declining quality of life. People…
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Candidate Spotlight: Pete Furman has Experience Working in Local Governments
Pete Furman’s Answers to Red Rock News Questions for Sedona City Council Candidates. Published June 10, 2022 in the Sedona Red Rock News How long have you been living in Sedona? I first visited Sedona in 1986, and moved here full-time in March of 2018 with my wife, Lisa Voss. What do you or did…
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Sedona.Biz Q&A
Interview With Sedona City Council Candidate Pete Furman Sedona Election News: The following is an interview with Sedona City Council candidate Pete Furman. All council candidates have been invited to answer specific questions in relation to their positions and candidacy. See the full interview at: https://sedona.biz/interview-with-sedona-city-council-candidate-pete-furman/
KAZM Democratic Perspective Interview
Fultz, Furman, Thompson Interview – Podcast March 7, 2022Identifying And Addressing The Issues Facing Sedona. Steve Williamson welcomes three candidates for Sedona City Council: Brian Fultz, Pete Furman, and incumbent John (JT) Thompson. Steve leads the candidates in a wide-ranging discussion that addresses many of the most important issues facing the city. All three offer…
Letter to the Red Rock News Editor
There’s concern in our community about taxpayer funding for the Chamber of Commerce. Some call to defund the Chamber, while others rally to its defense. The city budget process is the proper venue for this discussion. Thoughtful, fact-based arguments are needed to help us avoid unintended outcomes like increased problems with over-tourism, expanded city government,…